The Journal

You search 'play mat' and see dozens claiming to be non-toxic. What are they actually made of, and what does that mean for your baby? Foam vs PVC vs silicone leather.

Most baby mats labelled 'vegan leather' are PVC or polyurethane. Silicone leather is neither. This is what it is and why the difference matters.

No product is truly sustainable, and we know that. Here is what we know about silicone leather's environmental footprint, and how we weighed it up.